From cardboard boxes to 95-yard steel containers, PADNOS offers diverse solutions to fit your logistical and financial goals. Contact us to see how we can help with container placement, pick-up services, and custom logistical support.

Secondary New and Used Steel

We have angle, square, channel, pipe, flat, and I beam stock steel for purchase. Stop in the office or call to see what types of material are available.

Aluminum, Copper, Brass and Stainless

Come in to our office to find out what types of various and ever changing assortments of reuseable materials we have for purchase.

Salvageable Items

Extending the life of an item is another form of recycling. Stop in the office or call to check what types of materials are around that can be purchased and resurrected from the scrap.

Extending the life of an item is another form ofrecycling.Stop in the office or call tocheck what types of materials are around that can be purchased and resurrectedfrom the scrap.

Fundraising Opportunities

Does your organization or club need extra money?

Are you looking for creative fundraising ideas that also have a positive community impact?

PADNOS offers creative opportunities for your organization to help raise funds while your local community betters the planet. We can provide services, equipment and education to aid your fundraising efforts. We have successful models established through previous partnerships with local organizations such as: High School Booster Groups, Boy & Girl Scout Organizations and other Non-Profit Groups.

FAQ's & Recycling Tips

Q — Is material in the yard available for sale?

A — Yes, most items in the yard are available for resale. Check with an employee on how to purchase an item.

Q — Why are there items that I can not get paid for today?

A — As of July 1st 2014, State Law requires, Copper, Catalytic Converters, and Air Conditioner parts $25 or more that payment be mailed.

Q — What are current prices

A — Prices vary depending on current market conditions. Please call for current pricing.

Q — What do I need to recycle a car

A — The title must be clear of a lien and signed off by the owner on the title. Tires may be removed in the yard.

Q — Foundry Steel

A — Foundry Steel must be 1/8" thick or greater and less than 24" in all directions. Foundry steel must also be free of any plastic, rubber, non ferrous, chrome or

Q — Cast Iron

A — Prepared Cast Iron must be less than 4' x 4' in all directions and free of any plastic, rubber or non-ferrous. Unprepared Cast Iron will have a lesser value.

Q — Aluminum

A — Aluminum must be free of all non-conforming materials such as: glass, steel, zinc, plastic, adhesive, etc. to be considered prepared. Unprepared grades will have a lesser value.

Q — Aluminum Rim

A — Aluminum or Chrome Rims must be free of iron, wheel weights, valve stems, center caps and steel inserts to be consider prepared. Unprepared rims will have a lesser value.

Q — Batteries

A — Lead acid batteries only.

Q — Radiators

A — All radiators must be free of iron and plastic to be considered prepared. Unprepared radiators will have a lesser value.

Q — Bare Copper

A — #1 Copper wire must be thicker than a No. 2 pencil lead with no iron, enamel coating, plating or insulation. #1 Copper tubing must be free of paint, solder, iron, and heavy corrosion. #2 Copper must be free of iron and insulation to be considered prepared.

Q — Insulated Copper Wire

A — Pricing and grading varies on the amount of copper vs insulation, attachments, or plating of the wire.

Q — Brass

A — Brass grades should be free of all iron, rubber, or plastic to be considered prepared. Unprepared items will have a lesser value.

Q — Others

A — Please call (616) 452-6037 with other questions, we are here to help.

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PADNOS strives to divert as many recyclables as possible from landfills. Your participation in this initiative will help propel us to a cleaner, safer world. Future generations will be both thankful and appreciative of these efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and advance sustainability initiatives through recycling programs. Calculate below how your recycling efforts can help us all achieve these goals!